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Phil Heath, a 7-time Mr. Olympia champion and a professional bodybuilder, has released a documentary called 'Breaking Olympia.' It perfectly encapsulates not only his bodybuilding passion, but also the challenges faced in his journey.
'Breaking Olympia' was released on March 25, 2024, and it featured a star-studded cast, including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as the narrator, and other notable personalities include Heath's wife Shurie Cremona, renowned trainer Tim Grover, and bodybuilding rivals Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler and Kai Greene.
It has been written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Brett Harvey and has an IMDb rating of 7.4 as of now. It's official synopsis as below (via IMDb):
Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story is the definitive, never-before-told story of one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, Phil Heath. Plagued by injuries that come with 18 years of physical and mental sacrifice, Heath stands on the edge of altering the face of bodybuilding history.
Featuring contributions from Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Brandon Curry, Dexter Jackson, and many more, Breaking Olympia unveils the extraordinary life story of the 7-time Mr. Olympia champion, as he rises through the ranks and battles both the top bodybuilders and the scrutiny of the media, in his attempt to cement his legacy and become the greatest Mr. Olympia champion to ever walk the earth.
The 'Breaking Olympia' documentary's widespread distribution across various platforms has garnered significant attention and praise from a lot of people. Phil Heath expressed gratitude via X for having the opportunity to share his story, and hopes to inspire others through his journey.
'Breaking Olympia' showcases Heath's life beyond bodybuilding and is a source of inspiration
'Breaking Olympia' was not made solely for showcasing Heath's bodybuilding journey. It is also a testament to his resilience and determination in life beyond bodybuilding. The documentary explores his early life, college football aspirations, and the challenges he faced when his athletic dreams crashed.
"I had some real tough realities that I had to deal with," Heath said through an interview with TMZ Sports [7:00-7:03].
Despite having a difficult journey, he didn't give up. He found his passion in bodybuilding and became extremely successful in the field.
"Unfortunately, for me I wasn't the man, and I had to learn how to deal with that, how to leverage that pain and fortunately bodybuilding opened that big door and I went right through it." [7:26 onwards].
Apart from having a masterfully sculpted physique, Phil Heath has also been a positive influence on people. He stated that one doesn't need to be perfect to achieve one's dreams.
